INCIGHT

10/21/2025

Reminder:Join us on Tuesday, October 28th for our NDEAM Job Fair at PSU from 10:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

This NDEAM event highlights the importance of providing everyone with equal opportunities to share their skills and talents in the workplace.

Companies in attendance are looking eagerly for new talent. Get the inside scoop on what positions they’re hiring for, what they look for in candidates, and how to get your foot in the door. You may even have the chance to snag an interview or better yet, land a job!

For more information about this job fair or to register, please visit the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ndeam-psu-job-fair-october-28th-tickets-1680430355429?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/18/2025

Meet John's Crazy Socks — where fun socks + big purpose = a whole lot of happiness! 🧦🎉

John and his dad Mark turned a love for colorful socks into a movement. Starting in 2016, they shipped 452 orders in just two weeks — and today they’ve served customers in 94 countries, raised $800,000+ for partners like Special Olympics and National Down Syndrome Society, and shown what people with differing abilities can do.

But it’s more than socks. It’s about inclusion, entrepreneurship, and spreading joy. John says: “Down syndrome never holds me back. I am an entrepreneur and a leader.”

➡️⁠ Check out the full interview at “Spreading Happiness – An interview with the founders of John’s Crazy Socks (Part One)” linked below.
https://www.incight.org/post/spreading-happiness-an-interview-with-the-founders-of-john-s-crazy-socks-part-one

10/14/2025

How great would it be if your next vacation was on us?!

With our annual INCIGHT Gala happening on October 18, we want to highlight this amazing raffle prize that you could win, and you don’t even have to be present to do so! Your chances of winning are 1/99!

A $1,500 AirBNB Gift Card and $250 Safeway Grocery Gift Card. This raffle ticket price is $99 and there are 99 tickets available!

Drawing will be held at the INCIGHT Gala on October 18th at Ironlight in Lake Oswego, OR around 8pm.

Be sure to grab your raffle ticket today by visiting the link below:
https://event.auctria.com/9a482ef9-c98a-43f7-aa73-e2ff7c21f236/dd3229e0a1f842d994d5db735a74c747

10/13/2025

Catch Scott on the mic in an upcoming podcast episode!

“Thrilled to be featured on Shriners Children’s Portland🎙️Healing Heroes PDX Podcast!

We had a great conversation ​b​ased on the story Shriners shared earlier this summer, article link below:
www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/news-and-media/patient-stories/2025/07/scott-muscular-dystrophy-story.

The episode will be released later this fall​. Stay tuned for the full conversation!”

10/10/2025

We wanted to take a moment to congratulate INCIGHT Executive Director, Scott Hatley, for being the keynote speaker at the recent Pacific Northwest Employment Forum!

“Still feeling energized after giving the keynote at last week’s Pacific Northwest Employment Forum in Portland! It was an honor to share stories about leveraging obstacles, resilience, and the power of opportunity. Grateful to be surrounded by so many people who are driving real change for people with disabilities.”

Awesome job Scott!

10/09/2025

Here’s a little video from last year’s gala! It was such a great time filled with amazing memories and good people, but also for a great cause as well!

Don’t miss out on this year‘s gala on October 18, and be sure to grab your tickets in the link below:
https://www.incight.org/gala2025

10/08/2025

How awesome would it be if you could take a little vacation and not have to worry about groceries? Well, you can!

With our annual INCIGHT Gala happening just around the corner on October 18, we want to highlight this amazing raffle prizes that you could win!

A $1,500 AirBNB Gift Card and $250 Safeway Grocery Gift Card. This raffle ticket price is $99 and there are 99 tickets available!

Drawing will be held at the INCIGHT Gala on October 18th at Ironlight in Lake Oswego, OR around 8pm. Buyer doesn't need to be present to win, winner will be contacted via phone if not present.

Be sure to grab your raffle ticket today by visiting the link below:
https://event.auctria.com/9a482ef9-c98a-43f7-aa73-e2ff7c21f236/dd3229e0a1f842d994d5db735a74c747

10/07/2025

✨ Everyone’s a Masterpiece in the Making ✨

We are honored to share this powerful reflection by Eugene Wallace, contributing writer for The Understanding Digital.

In this short but deeply resonant piece, Eugene draws from the metaphor of a sculptor to remind us that our lives already contain something beautiful, purposeful, and unique — sometimes the challenge is in removing what’s extra, so our truest selves can emerge.

If you’re wrestling with identity, calling, or the tension between “who I am” and “who I could become,” this is a must-read:

👉 Read “Everyone’s a Masterpiece in the Making” by Eugene Wallace

https://www.incight.org/post/everyone-s-a-masterpiece-in-the-making



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10/07/2025

With our INCIGHT Gala less than a couple of weeks away, we want to show off another great auction item that you could win! A luxury oceanfront getaway to Rocky
Point, Mexico!

Experience the ultimate relaxation and recreation getaway at this stunning luxury condominium in Encantame Towers.

This week-long all-inclusive retreat comfortably sleeps 8 people and features:
• A primary suite with bathroom
• A guest bedroom
• A third bedroom with custom built in bunk beds with 2 queens and 2 full beds and an attached bath
• A third bathroom in the hall
• Every bedroom has their own view of ocean and balcony access.
• Starbucks on site
• 3 on-site restaurants, 5 pools, 3 lazy rivers, 5 hot tubs, a rooftop pool, tennis, basketball, pickleball, and a swim-up bar

This incredible getaway includes:
• One-week stay: 7 days and 6 nights in a 3 bed, 3.5 bath oceanfront condo
• Chef service for two nights*
• Round-trip transportation from Phoenix airport (3-hour drive)*
• Secured community: 24/7 gated and patrolled

Don't miss this chance to bid to secure this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Please view the link below to purchase your tickets to our 2025 INCIGHT Gala today to continue supporting our mission and vision, and have a chance at winning this auction item:
https://www.incight.org/gala2025

10/01/2025

🌟 Your voice has power. Your story matters. 🌟

Our latest blog, Finding My Voice, written by INCIGHT Scholar Shayna Jones, shares an inspiring journey of overcoming doubt, embracing resilience, and discovering the courage to speak up. 🎤✨

This story is a reminder that no matter the challenges, we all have something valuable to say — and the world needs to hear it. 💙

👉 Tap the link to read the full article and be inspired to find and share YOUR voice.
https://www.incight.org/post/finding-my-voice

If you or someone you know would like to contribute to The Understanding Blog as a writer or feature, highlighting positive perspectives regarding the topic of disability, please feel free to contact us. We’d love to hear from you!